Now that Mrs. Clayton-Taylor’s 5th grade students have decided on their We Day project idea, the real work begins. For their local act of compassion, the students decided to focus on a campaign to uplift their community and create a song that conveys the exact same message. The first step... Continue Reading »
Here’s an inside look at one of the We Day Ky 2018 Impact Stories: Question: What do you get when you mix one classroom filled with three fifth grade classes, one creative writing teacher, and sixty different ideas on stopping violence in their community? Answer: You get a chance... Continue Reading »
It is with a heart that is both heavy yet full of hope that I am writing this to you all. The Marshall County high school shooting was another terrible tragedy in a string of too many school shootings, this time in our own state. When it is closer to home it... Continue Reading »
Take a look at the incredible students that are a part of Mayor Fischer’s WE Day & Give-A-Day Youth Board! These students have worked throughout the year to make the WE Day event and Call to Action possible.
This year we took over 100 students from Sacred Heart Model School to WE Day Community: Kentucky. As a group, they logged over 2,000 hours in service to attend. Our students were inspired, amazed and energized. After returning that evening, we met with all of our L7 students and their... Continue Reading »
The WE Day Community: Kentucky staff is fortunate to interact with the recipients of the WE Care Kits each year following the event. In 2017, over 65,000 items were collected and donated to 28 community organizations to be distributed to those in need. One recipient shared with our staff the... Continue Reading »
WE Day Community: Kentucky 2017 was a great success! With over 2,400 participants and 50+ community organizations, it was an incredible 5th year. The call to action for 2017 was that of “WE Care Kits”, a kit of personal hygiene items, including shampoo, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products, and... Continue Reading »
2017 is a big year for WE Day Kentucky! This is our fifth year and the first as a WE Day Community event! WE Day Community: Kentucky is the inaugural WE Day Community event, which will serve as the model for peer cities around the United States to build their... Continue Reading »
THANK YOU, KENTUCKY!! Your dedication to service, and love for all things locally grown, has brought WE Day KY to achieve the status as the first ever WE Day Community! So what does this mean? This means that because of the example of your efforts and enthusiasm, WE has created... Continue Reading »
WE Day Kentucky is thrilled to participate in our first ever Give Local Louisville Nonprofit Rally! On September 15, 2016, we invite you to share your experience of WE Day with your friends, and encourage them to support the local movement here in Kentucky. The donation process is simple, and... Continue Reading »